John Richard Speed

Died

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31 October 1984

Age

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39

Rank

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Sergeant

Force

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West Yorkshire Police

Cause

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Homicide - Shot

Duty Status

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On Duty

Shot through the neck and killed outside Leeds Minster in Kirkgate, when he confronted a gunman as he went to assist a colleague who had just been shot and wounded while investigating two men acting suspiciously. Posthumously awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Brave Conduct.